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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by claraluh » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:13 pm

mario00 wrote:
claraluh wrote:
Hybrid wrote:Just some information on the last few people and myself on days waiting.

Started Received Days
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Anon3 28/05/2014 12/07/2014 45
Hybrid 21/07/2014 Waiting 39
Anon1 13/05/2014 14/06/2014 32
Anon2 16/05/2014 18/06/2014 33
Betitoo 21/06/2014 28/08/2014 68
Mario 20/06/2014 Waiting 70
sherdiplomat 07/07/2014 Waiting 53

This just gives us some indication on the processing times.
Sorry for formatting. :(
I called home office sorry I am bit like that, your advise could only stopped me for a day, anyways the guy told me decision on my case has been made on 26th of august and I asked my tracking number which he gave me. He did not know what is the out come. Need loads of good luck

I wish you good luck Mario, Hopefully the outcome will be good!! Fingers crossed!!

Did you track it? is it on it's way?

What number did you call? was it difficult to talk to them? what do they ask?

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by Stoli » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:28 pm

mario00 wrote: I called home office sorry I am bit like that, your advise could only stopped me for a day, anyways the guy told me decision on my case has been made on 26th of august and I asked my tracking number which he gave me. He did not know what is the out come. Need loads of good luck

Finally! mario00 wish you LOADS of luck and fingers crossed. Let us know when you get your documents

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by mario00 » Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:14 pm

I cant track the parcel as it is second class sign for mail, I did contact royal mail and they told me as second class mail comes with normal post it can not be tracked until it is signed by receiver. Royal Mail also told me as Home Office has many bar codes they can give me a reference number before they actually have posted it.
But again I have sent my own envelope and affixed £14 stamps on it, so i do believe its my letter and tracking number is taken after the mail actually being posted.
Hopefully I will receive the post tomorrow or on Monday---will let u know thanks for well wishes

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by claraluh » Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:58 pm

mario00 wrote:I cant track the parcel as it is second class sign for mail, I did contact royal mail and they told me as second class mail comes with normal post it can not be tracked until it is signed by receiver. Royal Mail also told me as Home Office has many bar codes they can give me a reference number before they actually have posted it.
But again I have sent my own envelope and affixed £14 stamps on it, so i do believe its my letter and tracking number is taken after the mail actually being posted.
Hopefully I will receive the post tomorrow or on Monday---will let u know thanks for well wishes
Hopefully you will get it soon.

And was it difficult to talk to them when you called??? I heard the lines are normally busy. To be honest I didn't even know there was a line we could call, as they normally advise us not to call and they say they can't tell anything before 6 months.

I sent my papers few days after yours, I hope I will get it by next week as well.

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by mario00 » Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:18 pm

claraluh wrote:
mario00 wrote:I cant track the parcel as it is second class sign for mail, I did contact royal mail and they told me as second class mail comes with normal post it can not be tracked until it is signed by receiver. Royal Mail also told me as Home Office has many bar codes they can give me a reference number before they actually have posted it.
But again I have sent my own envelope and affixed £14 stamps on it, so i do believe its my letter and tracking number is taken after the mail actually being posted.
Hopefully I will receive the post tomorrow or on Monday---will let u know thanks for well wishes
Hopefully you will get it soon.

And was it difficult to talk to them when you called??? I heard the lines are normally busy. To be honest I didn't even know there was a line we could call, as they normally advise us not to call and they say they can't tell anything before 6 months.

I sent my papers few days after yours, I hope I will get it by next week as well.
I believe customer service is to facilitate us and if there is a mistake in my application its my right to know. You may disagree with me but I have made several call to get my COA as caseworker typed wrong address and then after getting my COA I called few times to make sure my address was right.
Today I called to make sure if my address is right and politely asked gentleman if he knows about my decision he told me its being made and is being sent on 26th of this month. Then I asked if he could give me the tacking number and he gladly gave me. I asked about my decision he said he that he did not know but even if he knew he would not tell me. I thanked and that's it, I believe you are right and will get your application soon.
I wish you luck

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by claraluh » Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:49 pm

Yeah you are right, I agree with you, I just didn't know there was actually a customer service line we could call, as on my past applications I was always advised not to call them. But as there is one, you are totally right to do so.

I only asked if it was difficult to talk to them, as I saw today on other forum someone saying it was almost impossible, that they didn't have any success and lines were always busy.

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by mario00 » Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:39 pm

claraluh wrote:Yeah you are right, I agree with you, I just didn't know there was actually a customer service line we could call, as on my past applications I was always advised not to call them. But as there is one, you are totally right to do so.

I only asked if it was difficult to talk to them, as I saw today on other forum someone saying it was almost impossible, that they didn't have any success and lines were always busy.
I never experience any such thing today my call was connected within a minute and usually it takes 2 to 4 minutes

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by Stones » Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:38 am

Hi mario00, Wish you all the best!!

My EEA4 submitted on the 15/08/2014
received 18/08/2014
payment taken 22/08/2014.
Now the waiting begins.
Can anyone advice how long and what to expect.
I got divorce this month from a local church not in a court although got married in U.K in a Anglican Church.
I submitted for every year since 2009 p60 for 5 years joint bills both gas and elec, water bills some payslips including the divorce certificate from the local church.
My passport, my p60 and tax returns forms
NO EEA National I.D or Passport due to refusal of helping (I am not surprise I will not help either)
I have read some people saying without the I.D I will be refused is that correct?

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by nico10 » Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:16 pm

Stones wrote:Hi mario00, Wish you all the best!!

My EEA4 submitted on the 15/08/2014
received 18/08/2014
payment taken 22/08/2014.
Now the waiting begins.
Can anyone advice how long and what to expect.
I got divorce this month from a local church not in a court although got married in U.K in a Anglican Church.
I submitted for every year since 2009 p60 for 5 years joint bills both gas and elec, water bills some payslips including the divorce certificate from the local church.
My passport, my p60 and tax returns forms
NO EEA National I.D or Passport due to refusal of helping (I am not surprise I will not help either)
I have read some people saying without the I.D I will be refused is that correct?
Hi Stones,

I Strongly don't believe you will be refused on that Ground at all, as you have divorce your EEA ID won't be really necessary, and if required by your casework, they will write to you to provide it in supporting your application.

5years P60 is fine and all the bills included. My case is a similar case, in which I haven't included my EEA ID with my application too.

Still waiting

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by mas2k1 » Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:02 pm

Hi,

The word is believe and trust in God.It happened to me and I got it even within 33 days. Everyone was telling me that it won't happen but it did because I believed and challenged God and He did it for me.My ex wife couldn't believe it when I showed it to her.Since then, we have a good rship bcos of our baby.

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by claraluh » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:28 am

mas2k1 wrote:Hi,

The word is believe and trust in God.It happened to me and I got it even within 33 days. Everyone was telling me that it won't happen but it did because I believed and challenged God and He did it for me.My ex wife couldn't believe it when I showed it to her.Since then, we have a good rship bcos of our baby.
Totally Agree with you Mas2k1 !!!

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by sam&dani » Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:36 am

Hybrid wrote:Just some information on the last few people and myself on days waiting.

Started Received Days
----------------------------------------------------------
Anon3 28/05/2014 12/07/2014 45
Hybrid 21/07/2014 Waiting 39
Anon1 13/05/2014 14/06/2014 32
Anon2 16/05/2014 18/06/2014 33
Betitoo 21/06/2014 28/08/2014 68
Mario 20/06/2014 Waiting 70
sherdiplomat 07/07/2014 Waiting 53
i also applyed on 10-4-14. still waiting..never contacted them
This just gives us some indication on the processing times.
Sorry for formatting. :(

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by claraluh » Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:12 pm

Hi Everyone!! Today was my lucky day :lol: Just got a call from my solicitor telling me my PR arrived.

My journey wasn't so easy though, I applied end of may with my mom and after one month she got her PR and mine was refused due to lack of proof for residency for the 5 years (which I actually sent for past 6 years)

I decided to make a new application one week later, I think it was around 30th June, Got my COA 14th July, dated 10th July, and TODAY I finally got my PR.

So my advice for everyone, no matter what, never give up on your dreams and keep faith in GOD!! Good luck everyone!! :D

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by nico10 » Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:38 pm

claraluh wrote:Hi Everyone!! Today was my lucky day :lol: Just got a call from my solicitor telling me my PR arrived.

My journey wasn't so easy though, I applied end of may with my mom and after one month she got her PR and mine was refused due to lack of proof for residency for the 5 years (which I actually sent for past 6 years)

I decided to make a new application one week later, I think it was around 30th June, Got my COA 14th July, dated 10th July, and TODAY I finally got my PR.

So my advice for everyone, no matter what, never give up on your dreams and keep faith in GOD!! Good luck everyone!! :D
Hi Claraluh,

Congratulations. Victory at last. Send mine on the 26/06, COA dated 7/07 received 3days after, and still waiting

Nico

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Post by behold2014 » Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:27 pm

desperate for an advice,

i applied for another eea2 again after being refused for eea4 due to isufficeient document.
applied for eea3 for my eea spose and we got it today.
my question is

should i send it back and appliy for eea4?
since we being marrired and still maried for 6yrs with 2 kids

should i jst send eea spouse treaty rite doc for 5yrs or just send her permant residence eea3

pls adice on the docs to send to HO

we also got all proof of 6yrs proof of residence.

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Post by Hubba » Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:48 pm

claraluh wrote:Hi Everyone!! Today was my lucky day :lol: Just got a call from my solicitor telling me my PR arrived.

My journey wasn't so easy though, I applied end of may with my mom and after one month she got her PR and mine was refused due to lack of proof for residency for the 5 years (which I actually sent for past 6 years)

I decided to make a new application one week later, I think it was around 30th June, Got my COA 14th July, dated 10th July, and TODAY I finally got my PR.

So my advice for everyone, no matter what, never give up on your dreams and keep faith in GOD!! Good luck everyone!! :D
Congratulations!

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by nico10 » Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:54 pm

behold2014 wrote:desperate for an advice,

i applied for another eea2 again after being refused for eea4 due to isufficeient document.
applied for eea3 for my eea spose and we got it today.
my question is

should i send it back and appliy for eea4?
since we being marrired and still maried for 6yrs with 2 kids

should i jst send eea spouse treaty rite doc for 5yrs or just send her permant residence eea3

pls adice on the docs to send to HO

we also got all proof of 6yrs proof of residence.
Dear behold,

You will need to state in more details reason why your EEA4 application has been refused. You been married to an EEA Member for 6yrs, wondering why you will have to apply again for another EEA2, Can you confirm you've in lived continuously in the Uk for 5yrs, if you have, you will have to qualify for an EEA4 application PR. And can you confirm the exact reason why your EEA4 application has been refused ?

Your Partner EEA3 PR will qualify her exercising his or her treaty right here in the Uk. However, putting his/ her 5 years P60's if working isn't a crime to support your application.

Regards,

Nico

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Post by claraluh » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:07 pm

Thanks Everyone for the congratulations!!

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Post by behold2014 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:17 am

Dear nico10,

thanks for your your quick reply,


our EEA3 and EEA4 was refused back in april because we didnt not arrange our papers very well,
the case worker said he wasnt satified and should appeal or reaaply with e.g(accountant letter,businnes card,business id card and so on)

we had to go back to her account to request things like accounts letter and so on.

but because i also was getting alot pressure from work,i had to just apply for eea2 again for the meantime.and got it in 2weeks(2months ago)

soo... after getting sorting my work out,we sat down and properly arranged her EEA3 again and got it yesterday.

pls tell me if this doc to send for EEA4 is correct.


Her(eu spouse)EEA3 permanent resident
her passport
mine passport
proof of resident for 5yrs(both)
birth certificate of both kids

Do you think i need to send all her 5yrs again(self emplyment???? or the permanent residence covers that

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Post by claraluh » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:55 am

behold2014 wrote:Dear nico10,

thanks for your your quick reply,


our EEA3 and EEA4 was refused back in april because we didnt not arrange our papers very well,
the case worker said he wasnt satified and should appeal or reaaply with e.g(accountant letter,businnes card,business id card and so on)

we had to go back to her account to request things like accounts letter and so on.

but because i also was getting alot pressure from work,i had to just apply for eea2 again for the meantime.and got it in 2weeks(2months ago)

soo... after getting sorting my work out,we sat down and properly arranged her EEA3 again and got it yesterday.

pls tell me if this doc to send for EEA4 is correct.


Her(eu spouse)EEA3 permanent resident
her passport
mine passport
proof of resident for 5yrs(both)
birth certificate of both kids

Do you think i need to send all her 5yrs again(self emplyment???? or the permanent residence covers that
Once your wife obtained her EEA3 PR you don't need to send all treaty rights papers again because she already proved to them she worked here for 5 years and the PR is the confirmation of that. Therefore, I think those documents you listed should be fine to support your application.

Good Luck!!

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by nico10 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:46 pm

behold2014 wrote:Dear nico10,

thanks for your your quick reply,


our EEA3 and EEA4 was refused back in april because we didnt not arrange our papers very well,
the case worker said he wasnt satified and should appeal or reaaply with e.g(accountant letter,businnes card,business id card and so on)

we had to go back to her account to request things like accounts letter and so on.

but because i also was getting alot pressure from work,i had to just apply for eea2 again for the meantime.and got it in 2weeks(2months ago)

soo... after getting sorting my work out,we sat down and properly arranged her EEA3 again and got it yesterday.

pls tell me if this doc to send for EEA4 is correct.


Her(eu spouse)EEA3 permanent resident
her passport
mine passport
proof of resident for 5yrs(both)
birth certificate of both kids

Do you think i need to send all her 5yrs again(self emplyment???? or the permanent residence covers that
Behold,

You should be fine with those documents stated above. And you can now apply for both your child british citizenship if they're both born here in the UK, as one of their parent now has PR, in fact you can do both the application together to speed your EEA4 application

Good luck,

Nico

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Post by bernuck » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:46 pm

Hello all

I wanted to share our EEA3 and EEA4 application timeline, as it may give some of you who are waiting a bit of hope:

EEA3 and EEA4 applications sent: 04/08/2014
Applications received by Durham HO: 05/08/2014
Reference letters received: 11/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 fees taken from debit card: 14/08/2014
EEA4 COA letter received: 16/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 Permanent Residence Cards received: 02/09/2014 (dated 29/08/2014)

If anyone is wondering, I an Finnish and my spouse is Canadian. We have lived in the UK for 6 years. We submitted the following supplemental information:

1. Marriage certificate.
2. P60s and pay stubs for 6 years for the EEA3 applicant. (me)
3. Proof of seeking work for the EEA3 applicant (me)
4. Letter from current employer and current and previous employment contracts (me)
5. 6 years proof of residence (Utility Bills / Council Tax / Tenancy Agreements) (both names)
6. Passports for both applicants.
7. Spouse's UK Residency Permit (in expired passport).
8. Confirmation of joint UK bank account and most recent account statement.
9. Proof of original entry into the UK.
10. Spouse's contracts of employment.

Our cover letter was very simple.

Good luck to anyone who has applied/is thinking of applying.

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Post by nico10 » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:00 pm

bernuck wrote:Hello all

I wanted to share our EEA3 and EEA4 application timeline, as it may give some of you who are waiting a bit of hope:

EEA3 and EEA4 applications sent: 04/08/2014
Applications received by Durham HO: 05/08/2014
Reference letters received: 11/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 fees taken from debit card: 14/08/2014
EEA4 COA letter received: 16/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 Permanent Residence Cards received: 02/09/2014 (dated 29/08/2014)

If anyone is wondering, I an Finnish and my spouse is Canadian. We have lived in the UK for 6 years. We submitted the following supplemental information:

1. Marriage certificate.
2. P60s and pay stubs for 6 years for the EEA3 applicant. (me)
3. Proof of seeking work for the EEA3 applicant (me)
4. Letter from current employer and current and previous employment contracts (me)
5. 6 years proof of residence (Utility Bills / Council Tax / Tenancy Agreements) (both names)
6. Passports for both applicants.
7. Spouse's UK Residency Permit (in expired passport).
8. Confirmation of joint UK bank account and most recent account statement.
9. Proof of original entry into the UK.
10. Spouse's contracts of employment.

Our cover letter was very simple.

Good luck to anyone who has applied/is thinking of applying.
Bernuck,

Congratulations.....

That was a very quickies application I've ever seen, seem to be 4 weeks. It's well documented.

I have applied 26/06, received 27/06, COA- dated 7/07, received three days after, and still waiting

Did you include a special delivery prepaid with your application ?

Nico

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Re: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

Post by Hybrid » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:08 pm

bernuck wrote:Hello all

I wanted to share our EEA3 and EEA4 application timeline, as it may give some of you who are waiting a bit of hope:

EEA3 and EEA4 applications sent: 04/08/2014
Applications received by Durham HO: 05/08/2014
Reference letters received: 11/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 fees taken from debit card: 14/08/2014
EEA4 COA letter received: 16/08/2014
EEA3 and EEA4 Permanent Residence Cards received: 02/09/2014 (dated 29/08/2014)

If anyone is wondering, I an Finnish and my spouse is Canadian. We have lived in the UK for 6 years. We submitted the following supplemental information:

1. Marriage certificate.
2. P60s and pay stubs for 6 years for the EEA3 applicant. (me)
3. Proof of seeking work for the EEA3 applicant (me)
4. Letter from current employer and current and previous employment contracts (me)
5. 6 years proof of residence (Utility Bills / Council Tax / Tenancy Agreements) (both names)
6. Passports for both applicants.
7. Spouse's UK Residency Permit (in expired passport).
8. Confirmation of joint UK bank account and most recent account statement.
9. Proof of original entry into the UK.
10. Spouse's contracts of employment.

Our cover letter was very simple.

Good luck to anyone who has applied/is thinking of applying.
Wow that was Quick 29 days... I'm sure it is about which Caseworker you get assigned in your application. Otherwise it makes no sense why some people get theirs so quick and others take much longer.
Thanks for sharing Bernuck

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Post by bernuck » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:08 pm

Hi Nico

We didn't enclose any sort of envelope. They sent everything back to us via "Royal Mail Signed For" delivery. Our papers were bundled up nicely, just as we had sent to them.

Hopefully you don't need to wait much longer for your documentation.

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